What happened on Wednesday April 18, 1951?

About April 18th, 1951, in brief:

  • Historical events: France, West Germany, and Benelux countries formally establish the European Coal and Steel Community, a pivotal step towards European economic integration and post-World War II cooperation.
  • Day of the week: April 18th, 1951 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: When You and I Were Young Maggie, Blues by Gary Crosby & Friend (Bing Crosby)
  • Popular movie: The Pit of Loneliness directed by Jacqueline Audry

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April 18, 1951: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 18, 1951:

  • European Coal and Steel Community Formation France, West Germany, and Benelux countries formally establish the European Coal and Steel Community, a pivotal step towards European economic integration and post-World War II cooperation.
  • Treaty of Paris (1951) Adoption The Treaty of Paris is officially adopted, establishing the European Coal and Steel Community and laying groundwork for future European economic collaboration.
  • Mickey Mantle's Major League Debut New York Yankees legendary baseball player Mickey Mantle plays his first Major League Baseball game, recording one hit in four at-bats, marking the beginning of his iconic career.
  • Dutch Antilles Government Formation The government of Da Costa Gomez is formed in the Dutch Antilles, representing a significant moment in the region's political development.
  • "Make a Wish" Broadway Musical Opens The musical "Make a Wish" debuts at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City, running for 102 performances during its theatrical run.
  • Ricardo Fortaleza - Australian-Filipino Boxer Ricardo Fortaleza was an Australian-Filipino retired professional boxer, notable for his contributions to the sport in the mid-20th century.

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April 18, 1951: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 18, 1951?


April 18, 1951 was a Wednesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1951 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1951 can also be written as 4/18/1951 in the US and as 18/4/1951 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 18, 1951?


Famous people born on April 18, 1951:

  • Olivia Hussey

    British-Argentine actress best known for her iconic role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet', which made her an...

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April 18, 1951: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 18, 1951:

  • Óscar Carmona

    Portuguese field marshal and politician, 11th president of portugal (b. 1869).

  • António Óscar Carmona
  • Daisy Bates

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April 18, 1951: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 18, 1951 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 18, 1951: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1951 was When You and I Were Young Maggie, Blues by Gary Crosby & Friend (Bing Crosby), according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

  1. - When You and I Were Young Maggie, Blues youtube
  2. - Sound Off (The Duckworth Chant) youtube
  3. - On Top Of Old Smoky youtube
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April 18, 1951: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1951: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1951 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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April 18, 1951: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 18, 1951 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 1951 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 18, 1951 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1951 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1951.

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How old is someone born on April 18, 1951?


Someone born on April 18, 1951 is:

74 years and 26 days old,

or 888 months and 26 days old,

or 3865 weeks

or 27055 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1951?

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